Category: NEWS

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has clarified the confusion surrounding electricity meters in Nigeria, emphasizing that only some meters are free under government-funded programmes, while others may require payment through alternative schemes. This clarification follows widespread complaints from consumers who reported being asked to pay for meters despite official policies promising free installations. Free…

The Nigerian Army has officially graduated 589 soldiers following the successful completion of a rigorous four‑week pre‑deployment training programme at the Kontagora Military Cantonment Parade Ground in Niger State. The training, which began on 12 January 2026, culminated in a formal ceremony on 6 February 2026, marking the soldiers’ readiness for frontline duties with the…

The Anambra State Government has vowed to ensure justice is served following a shocking incident involving a Junior Secondary School (JSS3) student, Miracle Amah, who reportedly arrived at school with burn injuries allegedly inflicted by her guardian, identified as Mrs. Osinachi Edeh. The case has sparked widespread public outrage, prompting immediate statements from government officials…

In one of the deadliest assaults in recent years, over 162 people were killed in a terrorist attack that struck communities in Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State, late Tuesday night, February 3, 2026. The violence, carried out by heavily armed bandits, left entire villages in flames and residents in shock and mourning. Among the…

The body of 20-year-old Suleiman Rahma Onono, a student of the Federal College of Education, Okene, was discovered days after she was reported missing, prompting deep shock, grief, and urgent calls for answers from the college community and local authorities. Onono was last seen on a Saturday more than a week before her body was…

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared Monday, February 2, 2026, as a “Biafra‑Wide Solidarity Lockdown”, urging residents and businesses across the five South‑East states to observe a sit‑at‑home in protest against government actions in Onitsha, Anambra State. The group said the lockdown is a peaceful expression of solidarity with traders affected by recent…

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has sparked a national debate by advocating for a single, non-renewable term for both state governors and the President of Nigeria. Speaking at the swearing-in of newly appointed commissioners, local government chairmen, permanent secretaries, and board members, Bago explained that the fear of losing a second-term election often…

Nigeria was plunged into widespread darkness on Friday afternoon following a total collapse of the national electricity grid, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has confirmed. The system operator said the grid failure occurred at about 12:40pm, disrupting electricity supply across the country and cutting off power to all electricity distribution companies. In a statement…

The commencement of the 2026 Batch A Stream I National Youth Service Corps orientation exercise has triggered widespread concern across Nigeria, as thousands of newly mobilised graduates report for camp in states grappling with persistent security challenges. What is traditionally celebrated as a unifying national rite has, this year, been overshadowed by fear, tension, and…

A wave of fear and outrage swept across Kaduna State after security agencies finally confirmed the mass abduction of Christian worshippers in Kajuru Local Government Area, ending days of official denial that had already sparked national controversy. The confirmation has now triggered a major tactical deployment by the Nigeria Police Force, as security agencies race…